management of nancial and legal issues for aging clients
and their families.
• Students will be required to provide their own
transportation to internship sites, and cover any other
expenses related to internship experiences. Students may be
expected to travel distances to internships.
• Dependent on the site, students may be required to submit
immunization documentation. A fee is charged for this
service. Additional information will be provided upon
acceptance into the program. Dependent on site, students
may be required to complete a background check. A fee is
charged for this service. Additional information will be
provided upon acceptance into the program.
• Students will be required to show proof of an annual u
vaccine.
Students may be required to complete drug testing by
clinical agencies.
The International Programs staff continually seeks
opportunities for students to travel abroad for educational
experiences that may be offered in association with program
courses. To nd out more about which of your program
courses may offer an opportunity during this academic year,
contact your academic advisor or visit nwtc.edu/studyabroad..
• Provide recommendations for successful aging and optimal
quality of life.
• Evaluate physical, social, psychological and spiritual aspects
of aging.
• Identify and refer older adults to needed services.
• Exhibit behaviors and conduct that re ect safe, legal, and
ethical gerontological practices.
• Evaluate and advocate in the area of aging public policy.
• Exhibit professional communication.
• Develop ethical and cultural awareness related to aging.
• Plan, develop, implement and deliver appropriate activities
to meet physical, social, psychological needs of the aging
population.
• Create a personal professional development plan.
• Incorporate evidence-based gerontology practices into
delivery of services.
• Implement activities to meet the needs of the aging
population.
The entire Gerontology program is offered online WITH THE
EXCEPTION of the internship in 4th semester.
The program may be completed in a part-time or full-time
format.
• Completed application.
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